Summer SchoolNew York

English Language School for Young Learners

In short

Activities:

25 types

Lessons per week:

20

Lesson length:

45 min

Max class size:

15

Course length:

1 - 4 weeks

Ages:

13-18

Start Dates:

1 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul

Summer School

LAL Summer Schools has adopted a task-based syllabus, which has been designed in order to present new language in addition to consolidating learners’ existing knowledge. The topics chosen for each project have been meticulously selected to ensure that learners are actively stimulated throughout the course, whilst having ample opportunities to utilise the language in both controlled and freer practice sessions. Each lesson will focus on a communicative approach developing learners’ productive and receptive skills. All course materials are provided, including an LAL coursebook.

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Location New York

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Accommodation New York

Campbell Hall and Conley and Salice Halls Residence

Fordham University-Rose Hill
441 East Fordham Road
New York

There are approximately 88 apartments containing two to five rooms in each with either one or two single beds. The residence offers clean and comfortable apartments, containing a shared kitchen equipped with dishwashers and microwaves and living area and a shared private bathroom. Each room contains a bed, closet, a chest of drawers and a desk. All apartments are fully furnished and boast air conditioning.

Activities New York

Museum of Natural History

Half-day excursion to the Museum of Natural History. Home to over 30 million artefacts and unique interactive exhibits including its world famous dinosaur halls and life-size blue whale.

The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 2 hours is travel time.

The Bronx Zoo

The Bronx Zoo – NY 10460

Half-day (four week students only) excursion to the country’s biggest and oldest zoo. Students can explore lovingly recreated habitats from all four corners of the world, home to some 4000 animals.

The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 1 hour is travel time.

Jones Beach

Jones Beach – NY 11793

Full-day(four week students only) excursion to one of Long Island’s most interesting state parks. Jones Beach is 6 and a half miles of clean sand on the Atlantic coast. The beach is made up of ‘fields’ each possessing their own unique character. Whatever it is that you are looking for in a beach, Jones Beach most certainly has it.

Excursion leaves at 9am, after breakfast, and returns at 6pm for dinner. Packed lunch included. Total duration of this trip is approximately 9 hours, of which approximately 4 hours is travel time.

New York Limo Ride

Times Square, New York

Half-day (optional) excursion to downtown Manhattan at night. Students will be driven by Limo to Times Square where they will enjoy some free time before being driven back to the school by Limo.

The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 2 hours is travel time.

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$78

SoHo

SoHo – NY 10012

Half-day excursion to downtown Manhattan’s place to see and be seen. SoHo stands for SOuth of HOuston Street and is the center of New York’s downtown arts scene.

The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 2 hours is travel time.

'Top of the Rock'

The Rockefeller Center – NY 10112

Half-day (three and four week students only) excursion to the 70-storey tall Rockefeller Center, known for its unique combination of modernist architecture. Students will visit the ‘top of the rock’ a three-tiered observation deck affording an unobstructed 360 degree view of downtown Manhattan.

The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 2 hours is travel time.

Central Park

Central Park, New York

Half-day excursion to Central Park a green oasis in the middle of the hustle and bustle of downtown Manhattan. This 843-acre park is an interesting collection of lush lawns, cool forests, flowering gardens and glassy bodies of water.

The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 2 hours is travel time.

Coney Island

Coney Island, Luna Park – NY 11224

Full-day(three and four week students only) excursion to the beachside neighbourhood of Coney Island. The boardwalk that connects this amusement park filled carnival district with its quieter neighbour, Brighton Beach, is teeming with interesting things for students to see and do including Luna Park, home of the historic Coney Island Rollercoaster, the Cyclone.

Excursion leaves at 9am, after breakfast, and returns at 6pm for dinner. Packed lunch included. Total duration of this trip is approximately 9 hours, of which approximately 4 hours is travel time.

Museum of Modern Art

MOMA – NY 10019

Half-day excursion to one of New York’s many outstanding Museums. Students will have the opportunity to enjoy more than 100,000 pieces of contemporary art from such renowned painters as Matisse, Picasso and many more.

The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 2 hours is travel time.

The Financial District & World Trade Centre Site

Wall Street – NY 10005

Half-day (four week students only) excursion to the seat of American Capitalism. Students will enjoy a walking tour of Wall Street and finish with a poignant visit to ground zero, the World Trade Center Site where they can take in the twin reflecting pools, housed in the footprints of the original Twin Towers.

The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 2 hours is travel time.

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

Wall Street – NY 10128

Half-day (four week students only) excursion to the instantly recognisable Solomon R Guggenheim Museum, whose exterior is almost as fascinating as the treasures it houses. With 5000 works of art coiled round a spiral walkway, students will find plenty of interest as they wind their way around the museum.

The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 2 hours is travel time.

Chinatown

Chinatown, New York

Half-day (three & four week students only) excursion to New York City's Chinatown, home to the largest population of Chinese people inside the Western Hemisphere. Chinatown is located in downtown Manhattan next to little Italy. Students can see the Lieutenant Benjamin Ralph Kimlau Memorial archway, erected in memorial to the Chinese-Americans who died in World War Two in Chatham Square.

The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 2 hours is travel time.

Farewell to Manhattan

New York

Half-day excursion to Manhattan. Students will be asked to design their ideal Manhattan Itinerary in class as a project. Each class will vote on their favorite Itinerary which will then become their farewell trip to Manhattan. LAL will provide transportation and staffing, if entrance to a venue is requested the student will be asked to cover the cost.

The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours of which, 2 hours is travel time.

Empire State Building & The Metropolitan Museum

Empire State Building – NY 10118

Full-day excursion to easily the most famous and recognisable member of the New York skyline. The 102-storey tall Empire State building offers students an unparalleled view of New York. Then on to New York’s most popular Museum of Art home to two million individual pieces. Students will have the opportunity to experience Art through the ages, from Ancient Egypt to modern America.

Excursion leaves at 9am, after breakfast, and returns at 6pm for dinner. Packed lunch included. Total duration of this trip is approximately 9 hours, of which approximately 3 hours is travel time.

Statue of Liberty

Liberty Island – NY 10004

Full-day excursion to one of New York’s most historic sites. Students will get
to see the Statue of Liberty, a universally acknowledged symbol of freedom.

Excursion leaves at 9am, after breakfast, and returns at 6pm for dinner. Packed lunch included. Total duration of this trip is approximately 9 hours, of which approximately 3 hours is travel time.

The Jersey Shore

Casino Pier, Breakwater Beach NJ 08751

Full-day (three and four week students, on arrival days) excursion to the now world famous Jersey Shore. Students will visit Seaside Heights home to one of the busiest and most action packed piers in New Jersey. Students will enjoy entrance to Breakwater Beach Water Park, home to a wide variety of exciting water slides and rides.

Excursion leaves at 9am, after breakfast, and returns at 6pm for dinner. Packed lunch included. Total duration of this trip is approximately 9 hours, of which approximately 4 hours is travel time.

Times Square

Times Square, New York

Half-day excursion to the heart of New York’s theater district and the Rockefeller Center. Times Square is one of New York’s most iconic landmarks, conjuring up images of seas of crowds and taxis surrounded by a wall of skyscrapers.

The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 2 hours is travel time.

The Brooklyn Bridge

Half-day (3 and 4 week students only) excursion to one of the oldest suspension bridges in America. The Brooklyn Bridge was constructed in 1883 and is one of the major landmarks in New York. The bridge offers unparalleled views of the Manhattan skyline.

The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 2 hours is travel time.

Greenwich Village

Half-day(4 week students only) excursion to Greenwich Village on the lower west side of Manhattan, home to Washington Park and the house of the famous American writer, Mark Twain.

The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 2 hours is travel time.

The Hudson Cruise

New York

Half-day (4 week students only) excursion around the Hudson Bay. Students will enjoy a ‘full Island tour’ lasting approximately 2.5 hours where they can take in over 101 city sights, including Columbia University, Brooklyn Bridge and Yankee Stadium.

The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 2 hours is travel time.

Chelsea Walking Tour

Chelsea, New York

Half-day (4 week students) excursion to Chelsea, home of the world renown Chelsea market. Students will participate in a walking tour of this beautiful part of New York City, including High Line Park, New York’s most exciting new park. Students will see the unique architecture and cutting edge art that is part of and surrounds the High Line.

The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 2 hours is travel time.

Washington DC

Washington DC, USA

Full-day excursion to the capital of the United States of America.Washington D. C. is located some 240 miles south of New York City and is the seat of the United States Government. Students will participate in a walking tour that will take them from the US Capitol, down the world famous National Mall to the Washington Memorial.

Packed breakfast and lunch included. The total duration of this trip is approximately 16 hours of which 8 hours is travel time.

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$135

Boston

Boston, USA

Full-day excursion to one of the oldest cities in the United States.Boston is located some 210 miles north of New York. Students will participate in the freedom trail walking tour that will take them past 16 historically significant sites, including the Massachusetts State House and Paul Revere House, allowing them to discover the rich history of the American Revolution.

Packed breakfast and lunch included. The total duration of this trip is approximately 16 hours of which 8 hours is travel time.

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$135

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls, Canada

Weekend excursion to Niagara Falls, home of Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. Niagara Falls is located over 400 miles north west of NY. Students will depart LAL New York after breakfast on Saturday morning and then drive through Finger Lakes National Park before arriving in Niagara Falls.

Students will spend the night at the Comfort Inn “The Pointe” or similar in quadruple rooms. Sunday morning students will have a continental breakfast at the hotel before departing for a sight seeing cruise of Niagara Falls, Maid of the Mist. Students will depart Niagara Falls for New York City, arriving at the campus at approximately 10pm.

Food not included. The total duration of this trip is approximately 38 hours of which 16 hours is travel time.

From

$400

Major League Baseball Game

The NY Yankees Stadium, New York

Half-day(optional) excursion to either a New York Yankees or a New York Mets baseball game. This excursion is a unique opportunity for students to be part of the quintessential American pastime.

The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 1 hour is travel time.